Title: Set of Two (2) Authentic Bird Lounge Chairs w/ Matching Ottomans in Bouclé by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, USA, c. 1960's
About: Introducing a rare and limited "Bird" chair designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in the early 1950s for Knoll, the bird chair was by far one of Bertoia's most famous and recognized designs and formed part of his 5-piece wire-made body of work for Knoll called the "Bertoia Collection". The bird chair is characterized by a fluid, sculptural form made from a welded lattice work of steel. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like (a) sculpture. Space passes right through them." The chairs were produced with varying degrees of upholstery over their light grid-work, and they were handmade at first because a suitable mass production process could not be found and that's exactly how the upholstery was redone in our shop - by hand. Featuring new upholstery, in a fabulous kind-to-the-touch mustard bouclé, this iconic bird chair set is ready for a literal lifetime more of use.
Harry Bertoia was an Italian-born welder, sculpture and designer who after moving to the US in 1930, began studying design at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he met and befriended the likes of Ray Eames and Florence Knoll. In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking approach and it's literal bending of both metal and rules set for Modern design and his work is on permanent display across the globe in such museums as France's Musée National d'Art Moderne.
Knoll, now MillerKnoll, Inc., is an American company founded in 1938 that manufactures office systems, seating, storage systems, tables, desks, textiles, and accessories for the home, office, and higher education. The company is the licensed manufacturer of furniture designed by architects and designers such as Harry Bertoia, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Frank Gehry, Charles Gwathmey, Maya Lin, Marcel Breuer, Eero Saarinen, and Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Over 40 Knoll designs, including the "Diamond Chair", can be found in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
With its custom hand-made bouclé upholstery, iconic warped-screen frame and world-famous comfort this "Bird" chair set with matching ottomans is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, vintage Bertoia chair set that is ready for a lifetime more of use. With new medium density foam for maximum comfort and longevity, a sturdy base of hand-welded steel and a timeless stance this set is sure to last the test of time. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: United States of America
Proof: Ample Provenance - Industry Consensus
Period: 1960s
Material: Steel | Bouclé
State: ABT Modern Restored Customization
Condition Details: This set of iconic "Bird" chairs with matching ottomans has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration process. The surfaces of the metal frames have been sand-blasted, primed and painted with automotive-grade single-stage polyurethane paint ensuring a coating that will last the test of time. The only wear present are some areas of pitting from previous spot/surface rust.
The upholstery, redone in a vintage-feeling mustard yellow boucle, has been painstakingly recovered using the exact dimensions and seems as the original. The cushions have been replaced with a new medium-density foam for maximum comfort and longevity.
This set of Bird chairs is comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use thanks to their recent restoration. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this set's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Modern
SKU: AM02581-2
---Dimensions---
Chair Width: 38 in / 96.52 cm
Chair Depth: 36 in / 91.44 cm
Chair Height: 38 in / 96.52 cm
Seat Height: 10 in / 25.4 cm
Arm Height: 18 in / 45.72 cm
Ottoman Width: 24 in
Ottoman Depth: 17.5 in
Ottoman Height: 15.5 in
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.
About: Introducing a rare and limited "Bird" chair designed by the influential Harry Bertoia for Knoll. First designed in the early 1950s for Knoll, the bird chair was by far one of Bertoia's most famous and recognized designs and formed part of his 5-piece wire-made body of work for Knoll called the "Bertoia Collection". The bird chair is characterized by a fluid, sculptural form made from a welded lattice work of steel. In Bertoia's own words, "If you look at these chairs, they are mainly made of air, like (a) sculpture. Space passes right through them." The chairs were produced with varying degrees of upholstery over their light grid-work, and they were handmade at first because a suitable mass production process could not be found and that's exactly how the upholstery was redone in our shop - by hand. Featuring new upholstery, in a fabulous kind-to-the-touch mustard bouclé, this iconic bird chair set is ready for a literal lifetime more of use.
Harry Bertoia was an Italian-born welder, sculpture and designer who after moving to the US in 1930, began studying design at Cranbrook Academy of Art where he met and befriended the likes of Ray Eames and Florence Knoll. In 1950 he began working for Knoll creating, among others, the now iconic "Diamond Chair" and the "Bird Chair". His work has been internationally recognized for it's forward-thinking approach and it's literal bending of both metal and rules set for Modern design and his work is on permanent display across the globe in such museums as France's Musée National d'Art Moderne.
Knoll, now MillerKnoll, Inc., is an American company founded in 1938 that manufactures office systems, seating, storage systems, tables, desks, textiles, and accessories for the home, office, and higher education. The company is the licensed manufacturer of furniture designed by architects and designers such as Harry Bertoia, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Florence Knoll, Frank Gehry, Charles Gwathmey, Maya Lin, Marcel Breuer, Eero Saarinen, and Lella and Massimo Vignelli. Over 40 Knoll designs, including the "Diamond Chair", can be found in the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.
With its custom hand-made bouclé upholstery, iconic warped-screen frame and world-famous comfort this "Bird" chair set with matching ottomans is ideal for collectors and designers alike searching for an authentic, vintage Bertoia chair set that is ready for a lifetime more of use. With new medium density foam for maximum comfort and longevity, a sturdy base of hand-welded steel and a timeless stance this set is sure to last the test of time. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: United States of America
Proof: Ample Provenance - Industry Consensus
Period: 1960s
Material: Steel | Bouclé
State: ABT Modern Restored Customization
Condition Details: This set of iconic "Bird" chairs with matching ottomans has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration process. The surfaces of the metal frames have been sand-blasted, primed and painted with automotive-grade single-stage polyurethane paint ensuring a coating that will last the test of time. The only wear present are some areas of pitting from previous spot/surface rust.
The upholstery, redone in a vintage-feeling mustard yellow boucle, has been painstakingly recovered using the exact dimensions and seems as the original. The cushions have been replaced with a new medium-density foam for maximum comfort and longevity.
This set of Bird chairs is comfortable, structurally sound and ready for a lifetime more of use thanks to their recent restoration. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this set's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Modern
SKU: AM02581-2
---Dimensions---
Chair Width: 38 in / 96.52 cm
Chair Depth: 36 in / 91.44 cm
Chair Height: 38 in / 96.52 cm
Seat Height: 10 in / 25.4 cm
Arm Height: 18 in / 45.72 cm
Ottoman Width: 24 in
Ottoman Depth: 17.5 in
Ottoman Height: 15.5 in
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.